The missile could be shot down by anti-aircraft weapons, although such weapons had to be concentrated, as the missile was fast-moving and extremely armored, even above USA's Raptor. The Tomahawk launcher had very weak armor, vulnerable to almost everything, and it had no protection at all against aircraft. With its missiles' homing ability, it gave the USA a huge advantage on the battlefield. The Tomahawk launcher had the greatest range of all land-based siege weapons employed in the conflict. If the conditions were desperate enough, the Tomahawk launcher could also be used as an anti-air weapon by launching a missile at aircraft while taking off. In addition, the missile had a small but significant area blast. Although fast-moving units could outrun the missile, tanks could not. The Tomahawk could also be used to support armor by firing on enemy tanks from a distance. Thinly armored, it required protection at all times, but the missile itself was heavily armored and can sustain considerable damage from anti-air attacks. The Tomahawk launcher was useful for breaching enemy defenses and pounding buildings from a distance. Tomahawk Launcher preparing to fire on the enemy. Purchasable at any Strategy Center for $1500 Allowed Tomahawk launcher, along with all other USA units, to gain veteran status twice as fast.
